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Principal Speech & Language Therapist Dual Site — Acton and Southall, West London Permanent Full Time — 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday £54,320 – £64,500 per annum (Inner London) The Opportunity We are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded specialist educational organisation dedicated to the support and development of autistic children and young people. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to take on a senior clinical leadership position within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team in West London. You will be joining a well-established specialist school operating across two sites in the Acton and Southall areas of West London, serving young people aged 4.5 to 22 years. With over 50 years of expertise in providing holistic, personalised education for autistic pupils, the school holds an outstanding reputation and operates a large, collaborative therapy team of 8–9 therapists across its two sites. For an SLT who is passionate about neuro-affirming practice, leadership, and making a meaningful difference, this is a genuinely exciting role. About the Role As Principal Speech and Language Therapist, you will hold senior accountability for therapy outcomes across the school, working closely with the Head of Therapy and the Senior Leadership Team to drive quality, innovation and continuous improvement. The role is at the heart of embedding therapy into everyday classroom life, ensuring every pupil receives the tailored, communication-accessible support they need. You will lead and manage the school-based therapy team, provide clinical supervision, oversee EHCP-aligned intervention planning, and contribute to curriculum design and whole-school strategic development. The role also offers clear pathways for career progression into wider NAS network leadership, research and policy roles. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage the school-based therapy team, providing clinical leadership, supervision and performance oversight, • Develop, implement and quality-assure evidence-based, neuro-affirming therapeutic practice across the school, • Embed outcome-focused interventions into everyday school practice, routines and curriculum delivery, • Work in close partnership with families to strengthen parental engagement and support positive change across the family system, • Collaborate with education staff, multidisciplinary colleagues and external professionals to deliver integrated, joined-up provision, • Contribute to the design, delivery and review of curriculum content to ensure it is communication-accessible and therapeutically informed, • Drive service development using data, outcomes and feedback to continuously improve practice, • Contribute to local and national projects, research activity and service innovation, • Act as a senior leader within the school, contributing to strategic planning, decision-making and whole-school improvement, • Maintain own HCPC and RCSLT registration and ensure colleagues maintain registration with relevant professional bodies What We Are Looking For Essential • HCPC-registered and RCSLT-member Speech and Language Therapist with significant post-qualification experience (minimum 6 years), • Senior leadership or management experience within a school-based or specialist therapy setting — autism-specific experience highly desirable, • Proven experience delivering clinical supervision, • Strong commitment to evidence-based, neuro-affirming and strengths-based practice, • Understanding of therapeutic curriculum development and quality assurance in independent special schools, • Excellent communication, project management and strategic planning skills, • Experience working across paediatric and early adulthood settings, • AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) specific experience, • Track record of developing and managing partnerships with external stakeholders Why This Role Stands Out • Inner London salary band: £54,320 – £64,500 per annum, • Term-time contract with full pay during school holidays — approximately 12 weeks paid leave per year, • Join an established team of 8–9 therapists within a school with over 50 years of specialist autism expertise, • Clear career progression pathways into Head of Therapy, regional leadership, research and national policy roles, • Comprehensive benefits package including pension, Simply Health cash plan, Life Assurance (2x base salary), 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Headspace app and retail discounts, • Employer pension contribution of 6% of gross salary (employee minimum 4%), • Funding and time off available towards further qualifications; specialist CPD and online learning academy, • Relocation support considered for the right candidate, • Dual-site role across two West London locations — candidates should be comfortable with travel between sites, • Meaningful, values-driven work within a nationally recognised, outstanding-rated specialist school

Opportunity Overview We are looking for a passionate and committed team player to join our Building Surveying team as a Lecturer in Sustainable Construction teaching on our professionally accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Reporting to the Head of Property and Surveying, you will teach and lead modules on sustainable construction and construction technology, supervise student research projects, and motivate students to reach their academic potential. You will have the opportunity to undertake individual or collaborative research, and develop your career in a supportive, innovative and diverse environment. Key Responsibilities As the successful candidate you will: • Demonstrate ability to design and deliver engaging teaching and learning activities, and supervise research projects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, • Demonstrate knowledge of current and emerging developments in sustainable construction and construction technology, • Have experience in the teaching or practice of sustainable construction, • Motivate, coach and support students with a range of individual learning styles and development needs The School of Science, Environment and Engineering (SEE) is an inter-disciplinary School comprising world-leading research and industry-relevant teaching that aims to transform the quality of life for society and deliver a more sustainable future. We have been leading the international research agenda in the built environment for more than 20 years, and the University’s Campus Masterplan includes our Energy House 2.0, a sustainable construction testing facility focussed upon accelerating progress towards net zero housing design. We have a long tradition of delivering flexible teaching programmes that are accredited by organisations such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Chartered Institute of Building, and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors. Our multi-disciplinary team of academics, researchers and practitioners collaborate closely with industry and as a result many of our graduates then go on to hold leadership positions in industry and academia in the UK and throughout the world. What's in it for you? • An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more, • Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance, • Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential, • Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives, • Sustainable Salford - we have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life., • Our Peel Park campus is unique with lots of green spaces, great transport links including Salford Crescent train station, and we are just 2km from Manchester city centre

We are looking for a high‑energy, hands‑on Marketing Executive to help bring our brand and marketing strategy to life. This role is about execution, turning strategy and direction into creative, well‑crafted marketing activity across digital, social and offline channels. Client Details Our client are an established and growing B2B business with a strong reputation in it's sector. Known for quality, detail, and long‑term client relationships, the company is now scaling and investing further in brand, marketing, and people. You'll be joining a collaborative team where ideas are encouraged, pace is valued, and there is real opportunity to grow as the business grows. Description Key Responsibilities Bring the marketing plan to life through consistent, high‑quality execution Create and deliver engaging content across digital, social and offline channels Apply and champion the brand across all touchpoints, ensuring consistency of tone and visual identity Manage and update the company website, keeping content current and on brand Own the day‑to‑day creation and publishing of social media content Design and produce digital and printed collateral to support sales and commercial activity Support the planning and delivery of events, exhibitions and brand activations Identify opportunities to improve, refresh or enhance marketing activity Manage multiple priorities, deadlines and outputs in a fast‑paced environment Support the Head of Marketing with research, insight and execution of strategic initiatives Profile Requirements Strong written and verbal communication skills Demonstrable experience using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Lightroom) Experience creating digital and social content Understanding of budgets and working within cost parameters Organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple projects Ideal Profile A hands‑on and energetic marketer who enjoys being busy and making things happen Naturally creative with the ability to generate and develop multiple ideas Bias towards action you prefer creating, testing and improving rather than waiting for perfection Comfortable working at pace and adapting when priorities shift Confident working under direction while taking ownership of delivery Open to feedback and keen to develop your skills Experience with photography, video, events or SEO is a plus, but not essential Job Offer What's on Offer Competitive salary (depending on experience) Free lunch provided Company benefits package Supportive, collaborative team environment Exposure to a wide range of marketing activity Clear opportunity to grow and develop within a scaling business The chance to help shape and strengthen a brand during an exciting growth phase If you are passionate about marketing and eager to make a difference in a scaling organisation, we encourage you to apply for the Marketing Executive position today

About the Role Ourworld-leading Time & Frequency departmentseeka Principal Enterprise Security Architect to lead cyber security architecture, assurance, and operational services. This is an exceptionalopportunity to join theglobalauthority in precision timing at a defining moment for UKdigitalinfrastructure. Backed by agovernment investment of £180 millionin theNational Timing Centre (NTC) programme, we are developing aworld-firstresilient time distribution capability that willprovide industry with a robust complement tosatellite systems (such as GPS)which are increasingly vulnerable to disruption from solar storms,jammingand spoofing.This will underpin essentialservices,including Telecommunications, Online banking, Emergency response, Transport networks,and Wider digitaland data-drivenoperations. Together, these services form the backbone of modern society-and your leadership will help ensure theyremainsecure,reliableand robust evenifglobal navigation satellite systems fail. Key Responsibilities: This leadership role is responsible for delivering secure technology solutions aligned with enterprise security strategy, government standards, and organisational risk appetite. As Security Pillar Lead, you will oversee design, delivery, and operationalisation of complex security solutions, risk management, and implementation/monitoring of Security assurance. Lead the Cyber Security architecture and design function acrossNPLs PNT programmes,to deliver at national scale Oversee design, delivery, and running of Cyber Operational capability, and develop an enterprise architecture aligned with NPL's guiding principles Lead the technical Cyber Security design of systems and services across several PNT programmes and technologies (at an organisational / inter-organisational level) Research, identify, validate and adopt new security tech, architecture, and methodology Lead engagement with NPLs customers (across both UK Government and the private sector) on security risk and decision-making Communicate current / emerging threats, whilst designing security architecture to mitigate against them About You Reporting to the Head of Cyber Security in CIO, you will enjoy providing enterprise-wide risk consultancy, stakeholder engagement, and leadership. To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills, experience, and qualifications: Referenceable, in-depth knowledge and experience in Cyber Security and IT (including business process design) Understanding of IT networking and virtualisation technologies Ability to define architecture roadmaps and associated strategies (including design analysis) In-depth assessment of IT systems, cloud offerings and IT Security controls, to provide an independent view of their compliance and effectiveness with Security Policy, IT Security standards, and regulatory requirements Assessment of architectural designs to determine whether the relevant Security controls have been identified; in-line with business objectives and risk mitigation Experience of cross-security domain approaches and solutions Cyber Security Certifications: 1 of the following: Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP) SABSA Chartered Security Architect (SCF) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) +2 (or more) industry-recognised Security certifications or qualifications We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that nationality, residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process. To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance. However, to work in this role in the Time & Frequency department, you will need to have an SC clearance with no restrictions, or you must have the ability to obtain an SC clearance. Please note:Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward.We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical. About Us The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK. NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme. At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people.We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we holdmemberships and accreditations to ensure were creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome, please see ourDiversity & Inclusionpage. We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range ofbenefits. Ourvaluesare at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success. To ensure everyone has an equal chance, were always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. 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